Carrot Cake Bars

What sets these carrot cake banishes separated from the rest is the cream cheddar frosting whirl INSIDE the bars! In this way, you actually get the cream cheddar frosting with the carrot cake, yet additionally leave space for the disintegrate beating! The heavenly bars additionally have pecans added to the hitter for a little nutty smash in each chomp.

Truth be told, Challenge is the lone major U.S. dairy item organization that controls the entire interaction with regards to making its spread, from draining the cows, to shipping milk, to making the margarine to bundling and circulating. Discussion about quality control! I likewise highlighted Challenge Butter in my Kentucky Butter Crunch Cake and Buttery Bubble Bread.

A disintegrate beating is made with only a couple straightforward fixings. The way in to an ideal disintegrate beating is the cool, cubed spread. More often than not, I stress utilizing room temperature spread, however for this situation, keep the margarine cold. In the event that the margarine is too warm, the disintegrate will fan out something over the top while heating.

To cause the to disintegrate for carrot cake bars, first, whisk together the flour, confectioners’ sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. At that point, add the cubed margarine to the dry fixings. Utilize your fingers to work the dry fixings with the margarine. Separate the 3D squares of spread to about pea-size. Everything ought to be all around joined, however it’s alright to have a couple of lumps. Store the disintegrate combination in the fridge until prepared to add to the bars.

INGREDIENTS

CRUMBLE TOPPING

• ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) Challenge butter, cubed
• ¾ cup (94g) all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup (42g) confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

BARS

• ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) Challenge butter, melted
• 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1½ cups shredded carrots, approximately 2-3 large carrots
• ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped

CHEESECAKE SWIRL

• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup (62.5g) confectioners’ sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray and set aside. You can also line the pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

CRUMBLE TOPPING

1. To a medium bowl, add the flour, confectioners’ sugar, and cinnamon. Whisk together to combine.
2. Add the cubed butter. Using your fingers, sift the flour mixture over the butter and then start breaking down each cube into pea-sized pieces. When done, every ingredient should be well incorporated (with a few chunks). Place in the refrigerator until ready.

CARROT CAKE BARS

1. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. If needed, microwave another 15 seconds to melt the butter completely.
2. In a medium bowl, add the melted butter and sugar. Mix to combine.
3. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract.
4. Add in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Stir until completely combined.
5. Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped walnuts. Set aside.

CHEESECAKE SWIRL

1. In a medium bowl, add in the cream cheese and sugar. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.

ASSEMBLY

1. Add about half of the carrot cake batter into the pan and spread it out with an offset spatula.
2. Add the cheesecake batter to the carrot cake batter that is in the pan, spreading it out into an even layer.
3. Add the remaining carrot cake batter on top of the cheesecake batter and spread it out into an even layer.
4. Using a knife or skewer, swirl the batters together.
5. Top with crumble topping.
6. Bake for about 35-40 minutes until the edges are light golden brown. There will be very little jiggle to the center.
7. Cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.